Remembering my adventures
OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 We were starting another 5 month sojourn. We started in London, to see my kids and grandkids. Halloween was coming up and Freya wanted to decorate the house. She had some help reaching the tall parts with the use of her new stepladder. I had brought some red maple... Continue Reading →
MAY 14 - 27, 2024 Sara, Pierre & Len - working in the garden We flew to London from Toronto. We were already close by and the flights were around $400 pp cheaper. All the time thinking, "Pierre's birthday is tomorrow." However, it WAS tomorrow when we landed. It was nearly evening before I realized... Continue Reading →
February 18, 2023 From Naples I took the 20 minute train to Pompeii. From the station, it was about a 20 minute walk to the ruins. A brief history of Pompeii: It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 2.5 million visitors yearly. It was a wealthy town of about 11,000 people. Nearby Mount Vesuvius... Continue Reading →
An Old Lady with a Backpack 